Window-washer



( No Model.)

J W. DIXON. WINDOW WASHER.

No; 448,758. Patented Mar. 24, 1891.

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Wiigasszs UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN \VILLIAM DIXON, OF OARLISLE, OHIO.

WIN DOW-WASH ER.

. SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 448,758, dated March 24, 1891.

Application filed September 13, 1890. Serial No. 364,880. (No model.)

lisle, in the county of WVarren and State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Vtindo w-lVasher, of which the followingis a specification.

The invention relates to improvements in window-cleaners.

The object of the present invention is to provide a simple and inexpensive windowwasher and squeegee, adapted to readily receive a sponge, cloth, or the like, and capable of enabling the rubber to be readily adjusted.

The invention consists in the construction and novel combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and pointed out in the claim hereto appended.

In the drawings,- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a window-cleaner embodying the invention. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view. Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view of the windowwvasher. Fig. -l is atransverse sectional view of the squeegee-head.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, 1 designates a pole having secured to one end by means of a transverse bolt 2 a squeegee or scraper 3 and the washer 4, which are oppositely disposed on the pole, and either one can be brought into use by merely turning the pole. The window-washer 4 consists of a shank 5, cast of a single piece of metal and provided at its upper or outer end with a stationary jaw 6, and having its lower end 7 enlarged and concaved on its inner face 8, which lies adjacent to the pole and conforms to the configuration of the same, and the said lower end is provided with a perforation 9 to receive the bolt 2, and has a spur or point 10, which engages the pole and prevents the windowwasher turning on the bolt 2. The shank 5 is provided with longitudinal flanges 11, which extend along the edges of one of its edges and form a way in which slides the stem 12 of a sliding jaw 13, which is secured to the shank by a set-screw 14, the stem 15 of which is arranged in a longitudinal slot 16 of the shank, and is adapted to move in the said slot to permit the jaws 6 and 13 to clamp or release a sponge, cloth, or the like, and the stationary jaw 6 is provided with projections 17, which prevent the displacement of a sponge or cloth.

It will be seen that the washer is capable of securely clamping a cloth, sponge, or the like, and of readily releasing the same when desired.

The squeegee or scraper 3 consists of a stem or shank 18, provided at its upper end with an integral crossbar 19, having a flat outer face 20.and a lower beveled edge 21. Asheet of rubber is secured on the upper face by a metal plate 22, and projects beyond the beveled edge, and is adapted to scrape and dry in the usual manner. The metal plate is provided with transverse slots 23, in which are arranged set-screws 24, which engage the plate and secure it at any pointof adjustment, and as the rubber becomes worn it can be adj usted. The lower end 25 of the shank .18 is constructed similarly to the end 7 of the windowwasher, and is provided with an opening 26 and a spur 27 to engage the pole and prevent the squeegee or scraper turning on the bolt.

From the foregoing it will be seen that the window-scraper or squeegee and the windowwasher are simple and inexpensive in construction,- and by their arrangement on the pole 1 either can be readily brought into use without necessitating a change of parts.

\Vhat I claim is Asa new article of manufacture, the window-cleaner, comprising the pole, the washer 4, and drier or scraper 3, diverging from the pole and having their inner ends enlarged and concaved and fitting the sides of the pole and having perforations and provided with spurs engaging the pole, the outer ends of said washer and drier or scraper being provided with adjustable jaws to receive the Washing and drying material, and the bolt passing through the said perforations and thepole, substantially as described.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signaturein presence of two witnesses.

JOHN WVILLIAM DIXON.

Witnesses:

H. W. DACHTLER, A. E. AXMAN. 

